Femi Otedola, chairman of Forte Oil Plc, says he agreed to sell his 75% stake in Forte Oil because he would like to maximise the opportunities in refining. In a statement released on Monday, the company said the transaction will be completed in the first quarter of 2019. “Forte Oil Plc...
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has indicated its readiness to support the Japanese government in its drive to promote Small and Medium Scale Enterprises across Africa. The Chairman, UBA Group, Mr. Tony Elumelu, indicated this on Monday, when the members of the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO),...
Interswitch Group, a leading Nigerian Pan-African digital payment and commerce solutions company, is once again set to reward excellence in STEM subjects among secondary school students in the second edition of the InterswitchSPAK National Science competition. The competition, which is targeted at SS 2 students aged between 14...
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, the leading financial inclusion bank in Nigeria, has reassured its customers that it would remain steadfast and ready to show up for them at these "unprecedented times." The Bank, in a statement released on Thursday and signed by its chief executive officer, Dr. Adesola...
- All eyes on Oba of Lagos Cup clash Argentine five-goaler Andre Crespo was the star performer as Almat Farms defeated Caverton Sao Polo11-4 in the Open Cup as the first week of the 2019 GTBank Lagos International Polo Tournament approaches its crucial stage. Both teams are on handicap 14 but...
Shareholders of Fidelity Bank Plc are in for greater returns in 2019 financial year with the lender’s sustained investment in digital innovations that would engender enhanced customer service delivery and open fresh streams of revenue. Indications to this effect were given in Lagos, Friday by the Fidelity Bank CEO,...
The 2019 edition of the African Freestyle Football Championship organised by Feet 'n' Tricks under the authority of World Freestyle Football Association commenced on a colourful note on Saturday in Lagos. John Benjamin emerged winner of the Lagos Regional Championship following a keenly-contested final with Larry Etuduvwun with Taiwo Oni...